Didier Drogba

Drogba Ready To Leave Chelsea

Posted 05.21.2012

By Joe Krishnan, Goal.com Didier Drogba has announced that he will leave Chelsea when his contract expires next month. Following a disappointing...

Can Bayern Munich Handle Drogba?

Posted 05.19.2012

By Rob Stewart, Goal.com Former Bayern Munich midfielder Dietmar Hamann has backed Didier Drogba to inspire Chelsea to victory in Saturday's Champi...

Battle For Europe

Posted 05.19.2012

By Karthick Arvinth, Goal.com Jupp Heynckes' side will be dreaming of lifting a fifth European crown in its own stadium, while the Blues have set t...

Chelsea And Munich Meet For Europe's Top Prize

AP | GRAHAM DUNBAR | Posted 05.18.2012

MUNICH -- Chelsea is playing for a place in European soccer history as well as next season's competition when it meets Bayern Munich in the Champions ...

Drogba Goal Lifts Chelsea Over Barcelona

Posted 04.18.2012

By George Ankers, Goal.com Didier Drogba produced a crucial goal on the counterattack to top off an excellent defensive display as Chelsea took a 1...

Soccer Star Knocked Unconscious For 30 Minutes After Collision

Posted 10.27.2011

In the 71st minute of Chelsea's 3-1 victory over Norwich City, star striker Didier Drogba had to be carted off the field after a brutal collision with...

Africa's Soccer Bite

Alan Black | Posted 05.25.2011

Alan Black

Didier Drogba is a remarkable man. And in his native Ivory Coast, his voice reaches all. But last year, a virulent flying host stung the wings on his feet. He has never been the same.

Report: Didier Drogba Has Had Malaria For A Month

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

LONDON — Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has had malaria for a month and is only now regaining full strength because the illness was finally diagn...

WATCH: Didier Drogba Scores Hat Trick

AP/Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

LONDON — Didier Drogba scored a hat trick to lead defending champion Chelsea to a 6-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday's opening day of...

Six Positively Promising World Cup Campaigns You Might Have Missed

Daniel Maree | Posted 05.25.2011

Daniel Maree

As the eyes of the world turn elsewhere, South Africans, myself included, find themselves inspired by the creativity and entrepreneurism surrounding the spectacle. So in the spirit of optimism, here are six such examples you might have missed.

Vanity Fair World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo & Didier Drogba STRIP (PICTURES)

Posted 05.25.2011

The 2010 World Cup is just more than a month away, and Vanity Fair is getting in the soccer spirit by showcasing the bodies of some of the sport's big...

Soccer's Lost Boys: World Cup Dreams and Nightmares (VIDEO)

Mariana van Zeller | Posted 05.25.2011

Mariana van Zeller

Every four years, I look forward to the World Cup. It's the one time where my small country, Portugal, commands a little respect on the world stage. But this World Cup is different... I know too much.

Five Young Stars for the 2010 World Cup

Oliver Haydock | Posted 05.25.2011

Oliver Haydock

Football's young guns are hoping to steal the show and earn both money and a name.

WATCH: Soccer Superstar Breaks Arm, Will Miss World Cup

Posted 05.25.2011

(AP) SION, Switzerland — Didier Drogba told teammate Kolo Toure that he will miss the World Cup after breaking his right arm Friday in a warmup ...

Cristiano Ronaldo Furious About Vanity Fair Cover Photo: Report

Posted 05.25.2011

Many readers were pleased when soccer superstar and Armani model Cristiano Ronaldo was displayed in minimal clothing on the cover of Vanity Fair earli...

Soccer Truly Is a Beautiful Game

Ryan Phillips | Posted 05.25.2011

Ryan Phillips

The 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 in South Africa. Along with the world's power brokers, this year's tournament features some of the poorest nations on the planet.